the knot that could have been weakened when
you tied the knot or was it somewhere else in the
link? By analysing the failure point you can get
an idea of where the weakest link in your
connection is. Once you’ve taken the average of
your readings, the final result should be divided
by the breaking strain of the weakest section of
line or braid in your connection to give you the
percentage knot strength. For example, if you’re
running five kilo line and your knots constantly
break at 4.5kg then your knot strength is 90 per
cent. However, if your knots are failing at two
kilos then your knot strength is 40 per cent and
you either need to learn to tie knots properly or
find a better knot!
fishingworld.com.au | February 2015 | 79nce you’ve taken the average of your readings, the final result should
be divided by the breaking strain of the weakest section of line or braid
in your connection to give you the percentage knot strength.”
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LEF T: Af ter your tests,
inspect the knots and
see why they failed.
In this case a uni knot
nearly came undone
and it looks like line was
weakened during the
t ying process.ABOVE: The FG knot is
becoming increasingly
popular, especially to
sport and light tackle
game fishermen. To
work, this knot needs to
be tied with precision
and care.GROUNDBREAKING
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